Psychology & Intimacy The Developing Brain Navigates a Gauntlet of DNA Damage, Revealing Novel Insights into Neuronal Resilience and Neurological Disorders July 17, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker As the intricate architecture of the brain takes shape, newly generated neurons embark on a perilous journey through the densely packed developing tissue. Their ultimate destination is the cerebral cortex,…
Psychology & Intimacy Ancient Brainstem Neurons Discovered as Key to Animal Focus, Offering Hope for Attention Disorders July 16, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Scientists at Johns Hopkins University have identified a fundamental neural mechanism in the brainstem, an evolutionarily ancient region, that plays a critical role in enabling animals to focus their attention.…
Sexual Health & Medical Wellness MRNA COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism or Developmental Disorders in Children, Major Study Confirms July 15, 2026 Susilo Ahmad Research presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) 2026 Pregnancy Meeting has definitively concluded that receiving an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine shortly before or at any point during pregnancy is…
Psychology & Intimacy Unraveling the Genetic Labyrinth: CD99L2 Emerges as a Crucial Player in Rare Movement Disorders July 12, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker The relentless pursuit of understanding the intricate genetic underpinnings of rare neurological conditions has taken a significant leap forward with a groundbreaking discovery by German researchers. Despite the remarkable advancements…
Psychology & Intimacy Rethinking Cerebellar Research: Virginia Tech Study Challenges Long-Held Assumptions About Neurological Disorders July 10, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker New research from a Virginia Tech neuroscientist at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC is raising fundamental questions about a long-standing approach to studying chronic neurological conditions such as…
Psychology & Intimacy Ancient Brainstem Neurons Identified as Key to Animal Focus, Offering Hope for Attention Disorders July 6, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Scientists have identified a group of neurons located in an ancient region of the brain that plays a key role in helping animals focus. These cells appear to improve attention…
Psychology & Intimacy New Research Challenges Long-Held Assumptions in Cerebellar Neuroscience, Potentially Reshaping Treatment for Neurological Disorders July 3, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker New research from a Virginia Tech neuroscientist at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC is raising questions about a long-standing approach to studying chronic neurological conditions such as dystonia,…
Psychology & Intimacy Ancient Brainstem Neurons Identified as Key to Animal Focus, Offering Clues for Human Attention Disorders June 24, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Scientists have identified a group of neurons located in an ancient region of the brain that plays a key role in helping animals focus. These cells appear to improve attention…
Sexual Health & Medical Wellness New Research Finds No Link Between mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination During or Around Pregnancy and Autism or Developmental Disorders in Children June 24, 2026 Susilo Ahmad Groundbreaking research presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) 2026 Pregnancy Meeting has delivered significant reassurance to expectant parents and the medical community, confirming that receiving an mRNA COVID-19…
Psychology & Intimacy Unraveling the Genetic Tapestry: CD99L2 Emerges as a Key Player in Rare Neurological Movement Disorders June 22, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Even with today’s advanced DNA sequencing technologies, the underlying genetic causes of many rare movement disorders remain unknown. Researchers in Germany have now uncovered an important new clue. By analyzing…
